The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 366
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Timothy Edwards-Grundy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cogges Hill Road, Cogges, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3FR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 639m away
The Batt Church of England Primary School
Primary · 818m away
The Henry Box School
Secondary · 860m away
Wood Green School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Springfield School
Special school · 1.2km away
Madley Brook Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tower Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Queen Emma's Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Blake Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Blake Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Blake Church of England Primary School?
The Blake Church of England Primary School currently has 366 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Blake Church of England Primary School take?
The Blake Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Blake Church of England Primary School?
The Blake Church of England Primary School is in Witney, OX28 3FR, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Blake Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Blake Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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